Abstract: A self-defense device comprises a longitudinally extending shaft having a main striking knob located at one end and an alternate striking knob located at the other end, with a hooking and pressing knob disposed on a surface of the device nearest the main striking knob, and a key ring carrying portion located on an opposing surface adjacent the main striking knob. A pair of holes is provided at an intermediate portion of the device for receiving a loop to facilitate holding and using of the device. In one mode of use, the device is held so that the alternate striking knob is positioned in the palm of the hand of the user; in a second mode of use, the device is held so that a portion of the device between the main striking knob and the hooking and pressing knob is positioned in the web of the hand between the thumb and the index finger.